Christopher Ward
- Assembly: 2020-present
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Bio
Chris Ward, 50, was co-author of a bill, modeled after Texas’s abortion legislation, that aims to open gun manufacturers up to lawsuits from victims of gun violence. He was appointed in 2023 to head the Assembly housing committee. Prior to his election to the Assembly, he was on the San Diego City Council. He was chief of staff to former Assemblymember and Senator Marty Block. He’s a member of the Assembly LGBTQ caucus. He was an environmental planner at the firm EDAW. He has a degree from Johns Hopkins University and a master’s in public policy and urban planning from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. He and his partner have two children and a cairn terrier.
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Of 38 bills:For this session year, this legislator initiated 38 bills: 20 passed, 5 failed, and 13 are currently pending.
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Influence
There are three categories of donations to legislators after they are elected that encourage a working relationship between the donor and the legislator. The three categories are: 1-Gifts, 2-Travel, 3-Behests.
Giver | Value | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viejas Tribal Council | $300 | Apr 22, 2022 | hotel stay |
| Illumina Geomics | $193.75 | Sep 28, 2022 | Event Admission |
| San Diego Labor Council | $150 | May 16, 2022 | lunch |
| California Jewish Legislative Caucus Leadership Foundation | $142.77 | Aug 16, 2022 | Dinner |
| Downtown San Diego Partnership | $105 | Mar 24, 2022 | Food and drink |
| CA Legislative LGBT Foundation | $99.53 | Jun 8, 2022 | Pride Celebration |
| California Faculty Association | $95.18 | Apr 19, 2022 | Food and Drink |
| Equality California | $90 | Mar 22, 2022 | Awards |
| San Diego State University | $78.12 | Oct 3, 2022 | tickets |
| California Democratic Party | $67.87 | Aug 16, 2022 | Lunch |
Gifts
Legislators are not allowed to accept gifts of more than $10 per month from registered lobbyists. Gifts from any other single source are limited to $590 in a calendar year.
Gift Received Rating
This legislator is ranked 30th highest for the amount of personal gifts received.
Policy
Bills Authored by Chris Ward
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Revenue and Taxation
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Banking and Finance
Committee: Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Community Development
Committees
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Assembly Standing Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism
Assembly Standing Committee on Budget
Assembly Standing Committee on Labor and Employment
Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government
Assembly Standing Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection
Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation
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Hearings
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